Kėdainiai minaret
Tower Ottoman-style minaret landmark in Kėdainiai
A rare 19th-century minaret in Kėdainiai, Kaunas County, the tower reflects the town’s historical Muslim presence; visitors note its brickwork and the surrounding old town.
How to Get to Kėdainiai minaret #
Kėdainiai is about 50-60 km north of Kaunas. The minaret is in the town center, an easy walk from Kėdainiai bus station. Regional buses run from Kaunas; driving takes roughly 50-70 minutes depending on traffic.
Tips for Visiting Kėdainiai minaret #
- The minaret is in the town center - combine a visit with Kėdainiai's Town Square and the 17th-18th century merchant houses.
- Photograph the minaret in late afternoon light to bring out the brickwork and cast dramatic shadows on the street.
- Ask at the local museum about the minaret's unusual provenance - explanatory panels are sometimes limited.
Best Time to Visit Kėdainiai minaret #
Kėdainiai's minaret is best seen in the warmer months when town museums and cafés are open and the light flatters brick and stone.
Weather & Climate near Kėdainiai minaret #
Kėdainiai minaret's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (587 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
